From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

Published: 12/13/2025
From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
A raccoon in Virginia made headlines for breaking into a liquor store and enjoying a drink, suspected of a wider crime spree including a karate studio and DMV break-in. Dubbed the "trashed panda," the raccoon was later found passed out in the liquor store's bathroom before being released back into the wild. Officials warn that these masked mammals are evolving to adapt to urban environments, posing potential threats as they become more comfortable around humans.